Bosch WQG23508GR, User Manual And Installation Instructions

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Page 2: ...Control panel 16 6 Display 17 7 Buttons 20 8 Dryness level 23 8 1 Changing the dryness level 23 8 2 Adjusting the dryness level 23 9 Programmes 24 9 1 Automatic programmes 24 9 2 Timed programmes 25 10 Accessories 27 11 Laundry 27 11 1 Preparing the laundry 27 12 Basic operation 28 12 1 Switching on the appliance 28 12 2 Setting a programme 28 12 3 Loading laundry 28 12 4 Starting the programme 28...

Page 3: ... and servicing 38 16 1 Tips on cleaning and care 38 16 2 Base unit 38 16 3 Moisture sensor 40 16 4 Condensation container fil ter 41 17 Troubleshooting 42 18 Transportation storage and disposal 46 18 1 Preparing the appliance for transportation 46 18 2 Disposing of old appliance 46 19 Customer Service 47 19 1 Product number E Nr and production number FD 47 20 Consumption values 48 21 Technical dat...

Page 4: ...ds and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en vironment Up to an altitude of max 4000 m above sea level 1 3 Restriction on user group This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and or knowledge provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have und...

Page 5: ...ppliance to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the energy supplier When the appliance is installed the mains plug of the power cord must be freely accessible If free access is not possible an all pole isolating switch must be installed in the permanent elec trical installation according to the installation regulations When installing the appliance check that the power cable is not ...

Page 6: ...m the appli ances may tip over WARNING Risk of suffocation Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate Keep packaging material away from children Do not let children play with packaging material CAUTION Risk of injury The appliance may vibrate or move when in use Place the appliance on a clean even solid surface Align the appliance using the appli...

Page 7: ...se steam or high pressure cleaners hoses or sprays to clean the appliance WARNING Risk of harm to health Children can lock themselves in the appliance thereby putting their lives at risk Do not install the appliance behind a door as this may obstruct the appliance door or prevent it from opening With redundant appliances unplug the power cord Then cut through the cord and damage the lock on the ap...

Page 8: ...ces away from the appli ance WARNING Risk of explosion If there is any residual material left in the fluff filter this may ignite during the drying process Clean the fluff filter regularly Highly flammable objects such as lighters or matches may ignite during the drying process Remove all highly flammable objects from any pockets in your laundry before the drying process Unwashed laundry that has ...

Page 9: ... while it is still turning may cause hand in juries Wait for the drum to come to a complete stop before reaching inside 1 6 Safe cleaning and maintenance Take note of the safety instructions when cleaning and performing maintenance work on the appliance WARNING Risk of electric shock Incorrect repairs are dangerous Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff Onl...

Page 10: ...and non original accessories is dangerous Only use the manufacturer s original spare parts and original ac cessories WARNING Risk of poisoning Poisonous fumes may be given off if you use cleaning agents that contain solvents Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents ...

Page 11: ...bber may deform or melt during the drying process Do not dry laundry that contains foam or foam rubber Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the surfaces of the appli ance Do not use harsh or abrasive de tergents Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol content Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges Clean the appliance with nothing but water and a soft damp cloth Remove all de...

Page 12: ...liance may cause material damage and damage to the appli ance Remove these objects along with all supplied accessories from the drum before starting the appliance 1 Remove any packaging and pro tective covers completely from the appliance Disposing of packaging Page 11 2 Check the appliance for visible damage 3 Open the appliance door Basic operation Page 28 4 Remove any accessories from the drum ...

Page 13: ...two hours before putting it into opera tion Installation loca tion Requirements On the floor Place the appli ance on a clean level and firm surface Align the appli ance Page 13 In a washer dryer stack Only use the ori ginal connection set from the dryer manufac turer when set ting up this appli ance in a washer dryer stack Accessories Page 27 Installation loca tion Requirements Accessories Page 27...

Page 14: ...ing the appliance to the electricity supply 1 Insert the mains plug of the appli ance s power cable in a socket nearby The connection details of the appli ance can be found under Tech nical data Page 49 2 Check the mains plug is inserted properly ...

Page 15: ...You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here 1 2 3 4 5 6 On certain models specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured 1 Air inlet 2 Maintenance flap on the base unit Page 38 3 Fluff filter Page 29 4 Door 5 Condensation container Page 31 6 Control panel Page 16 ...

Page 16: ... 16 5 2 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status 2 3 1 1 4 4 1 Programmes Page 24 2 Programme selector Page 28 3 Display Page 17 4 Buttons Page 20 ...

Page 17: ...et Timed programmes Page 25 8 0 kg1 Recommended load The maximum load capacity for the selec ted programme in kg 0 45 1 Ready in time Buttons Page 22 Childproof lock lights up The childproof lock is activ ated flashes The childproof lock is activated and the appliance has been operated Deactivating the childproof lock Page 32 Έναρξη Προσθήκη ρούχων Start Pause Start cancel or pause Lights up The p...

Page 18: ...θερμοκρ Gentle drying Gentle drying is activated for delicate fab rics Buttons Page 21 Μισό φορτίο 4 kg Half load Half load is activated Buttons Page 22 Χωρίς ήχο Quiet drying Quiet drying with no audible signals is ac tivated Buttons Page 22 Condensation container Empty the condensation container Page 31 Insert the condensation container Page 31 Fluff filter Clean the fluff filter Page 29 CrE Bas...

Page 19: ...s heat exchanger Note Do not remove the condensation container and do not interrupt the pro gramme Drying Programme status Dryness level Iron Dry Programme status Dryness level Cupboard Dry Programme status Anti crease Programme status Έναρξη Προσθήκη ρούχων Pause Programme status End End of pro gramme Programme status 1 Example ...

Page 20: ... control panel to prevent unwanted or accidental operation If the childproof lock is activated and the appli ance has been switched off the childproof lock remains activated Childproof lock Page 32 Φύλαξη Plus Φύλαξη Plus 1 2 3 Selecting Φύλαξη Plus activates the dry ness level The dryness level defines how damp or dry the laundry is after the programme ends Dryness level Page 23 The dryness level...

Page 21: ... level The dryness level defines how damp or dry the laundry is after the programme ends Dryness level Page 23 The dryness level can be adjusted by select ing 1 2 or 3 Adjusting the dry ness level Page 23 Προστασία τσαλάκωμα Activate Deactivate Activate or deactivate the crease reduction func tion Once the programme has ended the drum moves the laundry at regular intervals for 60 minutes to preven...

Page 22: ...the set num ber of hours Once the programme has started the pro gramme duration is displayed Set the programme duration for timed pro grammes Timed pro grammes Page 25 Χωρίς ήχο Activate Deactivate Activate or deactivate the audible signal after the programme ends Μισό φορτίο Activate Deactivate Dry individual items of laundry or small loads of laundry ...

Page 23: ...r hang it up 8 1 Changing the dryness level For some automatic programmes you can change the dryness level so that your laundry will be drier or more damp 1 Set an automatic programme Automatic programmes Page 24 a The display shows the specified dryness level 2 Press Για φύλαξη Φύλαξη Plus or Για σιδέρωμα a The display shows Για φύλαξη Φύλαξη Plus or Για σιδέρωμα 8 2 Adjusting the dryness level I...

Page 24: ...gramme selection Programme Description Max load kg Βαμβακερά Dry hard wearing heat resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen 8 0 Βαμβακερά eco Dry hard wearing heat resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen Energy saving programme 8 0 Συνθετικά Dry items made of synthetic materials or blended fabrics 3 5 Ανάμεικτα Dry items made of cotton and synthetics 3 0 Παπλώματα Dry clothing pillows quilts or...

Page 25: ...nly 1 5 Γρήγορο 40 Dry items made of synthetics and light cotton 2 0 Πετσέτες Dry hard wearing heat resistant towels and dressing gowns made of cotton or linen 6 0 9 2 Timed programmes Timed programmes are programmes with a defined or adjustable programme duration The programme ends once this time has elapsed even if the laundry is still not dry for example Timed programmes are suitable for drying...

Page 26: ...mes 26 Timed program Description Max load kg Ζεστό πρόγρ χρόνου Dry all types of fabric except for wool and silk Suitable for pre dried or slightly damp laundry and for drying off multi layered thick laundry 3 0 ...

Page 27: ...the same width and depth and that is from the same manufacturer The pull out worktop makes it easier to load and unload the appli ance WTZ27400 Appliance care product Spare part for the intens ive appliance care func tion 00311829 Platform Install the appliance at a raised height so that it can be easily loaded and unloaded WTZPW20D 11 Laundry Note You can find further information in the digital i...

Page 28: ...rn the programme selector to a programme Note The lighting for the drum goes out automatically 12 2 Setting a programme 1 Turn the programme selector and set the required programme Programmes Page 24 2 If required adjust the programme settings 12 3 Loading laundry Note To prevent creasing take note of the maximum load for the Programmes Page 24 Requirement The laundry is pre pared Laundry Page 27 ...

Page 29: ...appliance door 2 Remove the laundry 12 8 Switching off the appli ance Turn the programme selector to Off 12 9 Fluff filter During drying fluff from the laundry is collected in the fluff filter The fluff fil ter protects the appliance from fluff Cleaning the fluff filter If the drying programme has finished or the display shows a notification while the appliance is in operation clean the fluff filt...

Page 30: ... filter 6 Open the two fluff filters 7 Remove the fluff 8 Clean the two fluff filters thoroughly under warm running water and then dry them off 9 Close the two fluff filters and put them together 10 Insert the two part fluff filter 11 Close the door ...

Page 31: ...n container Requirements The display shows the following after drying End or during operation 1 Pull out the condensation con tainer keeping it level 2 Empty the condensation container Check the condensation container filter Page 41 regularly and clean the filter if it is dirty Make sure that you insert the con densation container before operat ing the appliance Inserting the condensation con tain...

Page 32: ...e switched on Press and hold the two 3 δευτ buttons for approx 3 seconds a goes out in the display 14 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs Note You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www bosch home com 15 Appliance care 15 1 Preparing the appliance for the applian...

Page 33: ...ove any light soiling you can run a basic appliance care pro gramme Note After a certain period of use the appliance automatically recom mends that you run the basic appli ance care programme Before the start and end of the programme the display shows the note CrE for 5 seconds The note is shown re peatedly until the basic appliance care programme has been run com pletely Requirements The applianc...

Page 34: ...gramme has ended and an audible signal sounds 4 Pull out the condensation con tainer keeping it level 5 Empty the condensation container Page 31 6 Insert the condensation container so that it locks into place a The appliance care programme has been completed Note If the condensate water has been drained from the machine via the drain hose please follow the steps in in reverse order after both the ...

Page 35: ...ap pliance care programme should not be cancelled Requirements The appliance is ready to run the appliance care programme Preparing the appliance for the appliance care programme Page 32 The appliance care programme has started Starting the appliance care pro gramme Page 33 Press a CP2 and the programme duration alternate on the display 15 5 Running the intensive appliance care pro gramme 1 Pull o...

Page 36: ...s the appliance care programme and the remaining pro gramme duration flashes on the display 5 Pull out the condensation con tainer horizontally and empty it 6 Add approx 1 litres of hot tap water into the condensation con tainer Hold the full condensation con tainer level so that no liquid spills out 7 Carefully tip and empty the con densation container horizontally in order to remove any remainin...

Page 37: ...t locks into place 3 Press Έναρξη Προσθήκη ρούχων a The appliance care programme is resumed End appears on the display and a signal tone sounds once the appliance care pro gramme has ended 4 Pull out the condensation con tainer keeping it level 5 Empty the condensation container Page 31 6 Insert the condensation container so that it locks into place 7 Switch off the appliance Switching off the app...

Page 38: ...othing but water and a damp cloth This ensures the parts of the appli ance will remain clean and hy gienic Remove all de tergent residue spray residue or other residues immediately Fresh deposits are easier to re move without leaving any residue Leave the appli ance door open after use This allows the residual water to dry reducing odours in the ap pliance 16 2 Base unit The base unit is the acces...

Page 39: ... brush to clean the heat exchanger cover Make sure that you remove all dirt from the seal 3 Pull the insert out horizontally 4 Clean the insert under running wa ter and dry it off 5 Clean the opening with a soft damp cloth 6 Slide the insert in horizontally as far as it will go 7 Close the base unit Page 39 Closing the base unit Requirement The base unit is open Opening the base unit Page 38 ...

Page 40: ...amme depending on the residual moisture in the laundry Cleaning the moisture sensor Over time residue from limescale detergents and care products can build up on the moisture sensor Clean the moisture sensor regularly ATTENTION Hard or rough objects may damage the moisture sensor Do not use hard or rough objects abrasive cleaning products or steel wool for cleaning Note If you do not clean the app...

Page 41: ...ff Clean the filter for the condensation tank The filter is cleaned automatically when the condensation container is emptied Check the filter regularly and clean the filter if it is dirty 1 Empty the condensation container Page 31 2 Remove the filter 3 Clean the filter under warm run ning water or in the dishwasher 4 Slide in the filter as far as it will go 5 Insert the condensation container Page...

Page 42: ...t change the programme during the cooling process Note The cooling process takes up to 10 minutes You can continue to operate the appliance Humming noise Compressor active Not a fault normal operating noise The display goes out and Έναρξη Προσθήκη ρούχων flashes Energy saving mode is active Press any button a The symbol lights up again CrE After a period of operation the appliance automatic ally r...

Page 43: ... Crease not activated Activate the Anti Crease function Buttons Page 21 and programme ter minated Condensation tank filled 1 Emptying the condensation container Page 31 2 Inserting the condensation container Page 31 3 Starting the programme Page 28 The filter for the condensation tank is soiled Clean the filter for the condensation tank Page 41 Foreign object is located in the base unit 1 Opening ...

Page 44: ... is above 15 C Insufficient air circulation at the appliance s installation location Ventilate the appliance s installation location Appliance air inlet is blocked Ensure that the air inlet on the appliance is kept clear Heat exchanger is soiled Running the basic appliance care programme on the appliance Page 33 Automatic self cleaning function rinses the appliance s heat exchanger 1 Not a fault 2...

Page 45: ...finished 2 Spread the items of laundry for cooling Unsuitable dryness level set Changing the dryness level Page 23 Drying target not adjusted Adjusting the dryness level Page 23 Load too small Set a timed programme for the subsequent drying Programmes Page 24 Moisture sensor dirty Cleaning the moisture sensor Page 40 The drying process is interrupted and the condensa tion tank has been filled 1 Em...

Page 46: ...nce Page 29 4 Empty the condensation container Page 31 5 Insert the condensation container Page 31 6 Disconnect the appliance s mains plug from the power supply a The appliance is now ready to be transported 18 2 Disposing of old appli ance Valuable raw materials can be re used by recycling WARNING Risk of harm to health Children can lock themselves in the appliance thereby putting their lives at ...

Page 47: ...n the European Eco nomic Area Note Under the terms of the manu facturer s warranty the use of Cus tomer Service is free of charge Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after sales service your retailer or on our website If you contact Customer Service you will require the product number E Nr and the production number FD of your appl...

Page 48: ...g loaded en vironmental conditions and the activ ation of additional functions The expected programme dura tion Ready in time that is shown on the appliance display when selecting the programme is based on the spin speed in the washing machine of 1000 rpm when the appliance is de livered Programme Final mois ture level Load kg Spin speed rpm Initial mois ture level Pro gramm e dura tion h min Ener...

Page 49: ... 0 4 0 800 70 1 11 0 85 Συνθετικά Για φύλαξη 2 0 3 5 800 40 1 02 0 58 Συνθετικά Για φύλαξη 2 0 3 5 600 50 1 10 0 72 21 Technical data Appliance height 84 2 cm Appliance width 59 8 cm Appliance depth 61 3 cm Appliance depth with door closed 64 8 cm Appliance depth with door open 109 6 cm Weight 56 4 kg1 Maximum load 8 0 kg Mains voltage 220 240 V 50 Hz 1 Depending on the appliance spe cifications M...

Page 50: ...l online at https eprel ec europa eu 1 This web address is linked to the official EU EPREL product database Please then follow the instructions on searching for the model The model identifier is made up of the charac ters before the slash in the product number E Nr on the rating plate Al ternatively you can also find the model identifier in the first line of the EU energy label 1 Only applies to c...

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